| The Critical Language Program is designed to
offer basic language instruction (four semesters) in languages not currently
offered as major fields of study in the Department of Modern and Classical
Languages. The most common languages taught in the CRLP program at the
University of Connecticut are listed at the end of this section. Other
languages may be offered based upon student interest and the Programs ability
to find the necessary personnel. Critical languages may be used to fulfill
the foreign language requirement.
Note: Some critical languages, because
of area study requirements or other specific circumstances, may be offered
under the regular instructional method and the following course descriptions
with four credits apply. These subject areas listed alphabetically throughout
this course directory are: American Sign Language, Japanese, Modern Greek
and Polish. |
| 101. Elementary Level I
First semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: Not
open to students with prior contact with the language. |
| 102. Elementary Level
II
Second semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: 101 or the equivalent. |
| 103. Intermediate Level
I
First semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: 102 or the equivalent. |
| 104. Intermediate Level
II
Second semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: 103 or the equivalent. |
| Note: The method of instruction for most critical language courses
follows the self-study format established by the National Association of
Self-Instructional Language Programs (NASILP). This method relies on four
hours of student self-instruction per week, using the approved book/tape
program; two or three hours per week of drill sessions led by the Conversation
Partner; four or five quizzes per semester; and an oral final examination
conducted by the Outside Examiner, a member of the faculty of an Institution
of Higher Education which offers the language. In order to be eligible
to register for a course offered through the NASILP method, students must
have sophomore standing, a B (3.0) cumulative Grade Point Average, and
the support of their academic advisor. Students seeking to register should
bring an unofficial transcript and a letter from their advisor to Room
128, J.H.Arjona Building during pre-registration for the following semester.
When taught in this manner, the following course descriptions with three
credits apply. These subject areas listed alphabetically throughout this
course directory are: Arabic, Chinese, Critical Languages Program, Hindi,
Korean and Vietnamese. |
| 101. Elementary Level I
First semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: Not
open to students with prior contact with the language. |
| 102. Elementary Level
II
Second semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: 101 or the equivalent. |
| 103. Intermediate Level
I
First semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: 102 or the equivalent |
| 104. Intermediate Level
II
Second semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: 103 or the equivalent. |
| 193. Foreign Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated
for credit. Consent of Department Head required, normally to be granted
prior to the student's departure.
Special topics taken in a foreign study program. |
| 293. Foreign Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. May be repeated
for credit. Consent of Director required, normally to be granted prior
to the student's departure. May count toward the major with consent of
the advisor.
Special topics taken in a foreign study program. |
| 295. Variable Topics
Either semester. Three credits. With a change of topic, may be repeated
for credit. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary. |
| 298. Special Topics
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. With a change in
content, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and recommended preparation
vary. |
| 299. Independent Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only
with consent of Director. With a change in content, may be repeated for
credit. |
| If there is sufficient student interest, additional languages may be
offered. |